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GoPro announces its latest Challenge. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro Million Dollar Challenge 2023 goes live

GoPro has just launched its fifth-gen Million Dollar Challenge, which is open to participants worldwide. As the name suggests, it is a video clip contest with a US$1 million prize-pool. It is open to users of the HERO11 Black and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2023 22:00

The Crucial P3 series only comes in the M.2 2280 form factor. (Image source: Crucial)

Deal | Crucial P3: 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB SSDs get at least 25% discounts on Amazon

Amazon US has reduced the prices of all Crucial P3 SSDs, including the 4 TB edition. Available at between 26% and 33% discounts, the Crucial P3 series offers up to 3,000 MB/s sequential write and 3,500 MB/s sequential read speeds.

Alex Alderson, 26 Jan 2023 16:41

The Crucial X6 series comes in four capacities, all in the same compact chassis. (Image source: Crucial)

Deal | Crucial X6 portable SSDs receive up to 47% discounts

Amazon US has shaved nearly 50% off Crucial X6 series SSDs. Available in 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB capacities, the Crucial X6 series offers up to 800 MB/s read speeds, measures just 69 x 64 x 11 mm and weighs under 40 g.

Alex Alderson, 25 Jan 2023 16:07

The rip-off 30 TB SSD for under US$40 faked its storage size and transfer speeds. (Image source: Wrapango/OnlyGFX - edited)

YouTuber exposes scam 30 TB SSD that cost US$38.99 on Walmart leading to swift product removal

A 30 TB SSD purchased from Walmart for US$38.99 has been exposed as a 128 GB SD card wrapped in a Samsung rip-off shell. The SSD, which is neither Walmart-branded nor an official Walmart product, has now seemingly been removed fro...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jan 2023 12:58

Rumor | Realme GT Neo 5 240W version will launch with Android 13 and 16GB of RAM

The Realme GT Neo 5 is already being touted as its brand's next smartphone with the most premium charging tech as an option at launch. Now, according to a new leak, this new spec will be paired to those geared for speed in other a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2023 18:16

Could batteries come from trees one day? (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

New plant-based battery-making solution touted to make the future of energy storage more sustainable

Graphite is often hailed as the ideal anode and, as such, may become one of the hottest manufactured commodities in the battery industry going forward. However, a Finnish company asserts that its new alternative compound is compar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2023 22:36

CAMM modules are thinner with increased capacity and faster data transfer speeds. (Image Source: PCWorld)

SO-DIMM laptop RAM form-factor to soon be replaced with Dell-developed CAMM standard

JEDEC is looking to replace the venerable SO-DIMM standard with a new form-factor called CAMM that allows better scalability of up to 128 GB per module and increased data transfer speeds beyond DDR5-6400. Furthermore, CAMM would a...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jan 2023 18:19

Update | Tecno first-gen retractable-lens Android flagship smartphone pre-orders coming to Amazon.in

Tecno touts the Phantom X2 Pro as the world's first ever Android smartphone to launch with real mechanical zoom for its main rear camera. Now, this inaugural "retractable portrait lens" device is coming to Amazon - albeit in India...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jan 2023 16:11

Task Manager now allows creation of live kernel memory dumps from the System process. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Task Manager now allows creating live kernel memory dumps; Apple TV and Apple Music previews hit the Microsoft Store

The Windows Task Manager in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25276 allows creation of live kernel memory dumps from the System process apart from the already existing memory dump creation from user mode processes. The n...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jan 2023 15:36

The Samsung 980 Pro is suitable for use within the Sony PS5. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 980 Pro: Save up to 53% in new PCIe 4.0 SSD deals

Amazon US has reduced the Samsung 980 Pro, a blisteringly fast SSD that utilises PCIe 4.0 to deliver up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read speeds. Fast enough to be used in a Sony PlayStation 5, the Samsung 980 Pro can be picked up for...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2023 00:03

The SuperBase V's novel internal batteries. (Source: Zendure)

Zendure SuperBase V nabs CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree status for its semi-solid state battery tech

Zendure touts its SuperBase V as a full home power back-up solution thanks to its switch to "EV-grade" semi-solid state energy storage, as opposed to the lithium-based batteries of most conventional portable stations. It is rated ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2023 13:59

The Explorer 3000 Pro. (Source: Jackery)

CES 2023 | Jackery Explorer 1500 and 3000 Pro launch as new outdoorsy power solutions with Ultra Charging

Jackery has brought its latest additions to its Explorer family to introduce to the world at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 1500 Pro is the more portable of the two, although some may prefer the larger capacity of the new Ul...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2023 20:26

Samsung Galaxy F04 is touted as a fresh, speedy addition to the Indian Android smartphone market despite its stale spec list

Samsung hypes its latest addition to the Galaxy F series of Android smartphones as "F for Fast" (amid other things beginning with F). However, it is hard to see how it will live up to this hype with its well-worn ultra-budget spec...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2023 22:01

The new ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 touted by Lenovo to deliver productivity within modern space constraints

The new Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 is a desktop of just one liter (l) in volume, yet is rated to fit SSDs and HDDs of up to 1TB in size, as well as up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. It is also WiFi 6-capable thanks to choice of its 13...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

Crucial X8 portable SSD (Source: Crucial)

Deal | Crucial X8 4 TB portable SSD now 48% off on Amazon

Released at the end of August, the Crucial X8 lineup of portable SSDs uses the USB 3.2 interface, provides up to 4 TB of storage, and speeds up to 1050 MB/s. Now, the 4 TB version is available on Amazon for roughly half the US$479...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2023 12:39

Redmi 12C: An intriguing look for fairly ordinary Android smartphone specs at a reasonable price

Xiaomi's main sub-brand Redmi has kicked the new year off with sales of the 12C in China. Its main features are far from anything new, although they come in an eye-catching new chassis in four potentially appealing colors. It star...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jan 2023 16:31

Twitter is hit by a new scandal. (Source: Twitter)

Twitter: 400 million user profiles reportedly up for sale following new data breach

A database containing an allegedly "devastating" amount of personal data is reportedly being offered for sale by a "threat actor" that claims to have derived the information from a vulnerability in Twitter's defences. According to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Dec 2022 15:43

WD_BLACK SN850X 4 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (Source: Western Digital)

Deal | WD_BLACK SN850X 4 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 46% off on Amazon

With a list price of US$699.99, the WD_BLACK 4TB SN850X NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD is now a top deal on Amazon thanks to a massive 46% discount. Thanks to this price cut, those interested can grab this high-end SSD for US$379.99. With the ...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Dec 2022 18:50

Honor Pad V8 Pro launches alongside new 80 GT smartphone in China

Honor's latest tablet has debuted with an advanced 144Hz refresh rate for its "IMAX Enhanced" display. Nevertheless, the Pad V8 Pro manages a mid-range price thanks to its Dimensity 8100 processor. It has emerged alongside a new G...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2022 18:11

RedMagic 8 Pro and Pro Plus launch as "evolved" flagship Android smartphones

The RedMagic 8 Pro series is now official as the most "evolved" form of its premium Android mobile line to date. The brand asserts that the 2 new smartphones go beyond their traditional e-sports heritage with a more streamlined, "...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2022 17:19

Meizu M3 Pro Hi-Fi Player to launch alongside new flagship Android smartphone in spring 2023

Meizu has officially confirmed a launch window for its new, 20-series premium Android smartphone. It seems the flagship will not arrive alone, however – it will be joined by a new dedicated audio player. The OEM claims to have dev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2022 19:21

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet & Fire TV Stick 4K bundle (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet & Fire TV Stick 4K bundle gets 50% discount

Sold as the "Ultimate Entertainment Bundle," the combo that brings together the Fire HD 10 tablet and Fire TV Stick 4K is only available with the 32 GB lockscreen ad-supported tablet in black. However, the 50% discount pushes the ...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Dec 2022 10:26

Amazon currently sells the spacious 2TB variant of the Crucial P3 Plus PCIe 4.0 SSD for just US$124.99 (Image: Crucial)

Deal | 2TB Crucial P3 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD gets massive 34% discount on Amazon

With sequential read speeds of up to 5,000MB/s, the Crucial P3 Plus makes a perfect primary SSD in modern laptops and desktop PCs, especially since the large 2TB version of this quick NVMe PCIe 4.0 drive can now be ordered for jus...

Enrico Frahn, 21 Dec 2022 22:03

SanDisk Extreme 1 TB microSDXC memory card (Source: SanDisk)

Deal | SanDisk Extreme microSD memory cards up to 47% off on Amazon

Available from 32 GB to 1 TB, the SanDisk Extreme family of microSD memory cards is now down by up to 47% on Amazon. This generous discount is applied to the 1 TB version, which can be acquired for US$159.99, down from a list pric...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2022 19:04

Samsung 12 nm-class DDR5 (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung unveils industry's first 12 nm-class DDR5 DRAM with speeds up to 7.2 Gbps

Unveiled earlier today and set to enter the mass production stage next year, the industry's first 12 nm-class DDR5 DRAM by Samsung aims to push forward computing, data center, and AI applications. Although not the fastest ones, th...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2022 17:22

The 11's cameras in close detail. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | OnePlus 11 sweeps past the 1.3 million mark on AnTuTu with high-end RAM and storage specs

AnTuTu Benchmark now claims to have tested a device with a model number previously linked to the OnePlus 11, and to have found that it excels in terms of performance thanks to high-end internals such as the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2022 15:44

The new IdeaCentre Mini (1L, 8). (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini (1L, 8) debuts as a new PC ready to fit into a home's entertainment set-up

Lenovo's latest consumer-grade IdeaCentre is a PC of no more than one liter (L) in capacity, yet packs specs also found in larger up-to-date desktops, Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 included. It has also come to CES 2023 with 13th-gen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2022 15:00

Nubia Z50 launches as China's cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered Android smartphone

The Nubia Z50 has landed on the Chinese Android flagship smartphone market with the Motorola Moto X40 right in its crosshairs, as it starts for less at the same amount RAM and internal storage paired to the latest and highest-end ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2022 18:00

Realme 10s debuts as China's latest sub-US$200 5,000mAh battery Android smartphone

Realme's latest addition to its new 10 series of Android smartphones is the cheapest yet - nevertheless, it starts at a once-premium amount of RAM (8GB) for well under US$200. It also packs a 5G-capable 2021 MediaTek Dimensity pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2022 15:58

PNY CS1030 is available in 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities. (Source: Amazon/PNY)

Deal | Spacious PNY CS1030 1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD is a whopping 51% off on Amazon

Although PCIe NVMe SSDs have become increasingly economical over the years, drives >500 GB in capacity are still relatively expensive. Thankfully, the PCIe Gen 3 PNY CS1030 SSD is now on sale on Amazon for a worthy US$56 off for t...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Dec 2022 09:21

Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (Source: Crucial)

Deal | Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD now discounted by up to 53% on Amazon

Available separately in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB versions, as well as bundled with a 5 mm low-profile heatsink (only the 500 GB and 2 TB variants), the Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD is now discounted on Amazon. The discounts sta...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Dec 2022 12:27

Nubia starts to shed light on the Z50. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia Z50 officially set to launch as a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered flagship Android smartphone in December 2022

Nubia has announced that its answer to new Android smartphones such as the Motorola Moto X40 will be introduced before the end of 2022. The OEM is also gunning for rumored devices such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra with updated rear cam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Dec 2022 19:06

Xiaomi 10 Gigabit Router launches with tri-band Wi-Fi, NFC and USB 3.0 support

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest router official alongside its new flagship Android smartphones. The first-gen device can support up to four 2.5 gigabit (Gb) wired connections, and also purports to support "10Gb wireless" thanks to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2022 23:57

Seagate IronWolf Pro 20 TB HDD is now 37% off on Amazon (Source: Seagate)

Deal | Seagate IronWolf Pro HDDs now up to 52% off on Amazon

With a list price of US$577.99, the Seagate IronWolf Pro 16 TB SATA hard drive for enterprise NAS use is now down to US$279.99. Other models also get generous discounts, such as the 20 TB model, which is now available for 37% off....

Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2022 14:10

The 10 Pro series launches globally. (Source: Realme)

Realme 10 Pro and Pro Plus Global and Indian version prices revealed

The Realme 10 Pro Plus (or Pro+) has now launched internationally to bring its "flagship-level" curved display and Hyperspace Design rear panel style to the mid-range Android smartphone market. It has arrived alongside the flat-sc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2022 23:25

MediaTek Dimensity 8200 debuts in the iQOO Neo7 SE

MediaTek and iQOO have synced up to introduce the Neo7 SE, the first new Android smartphone to be powered by the Dimensity 8200 SoC today (December 8, 2022). The device leverages its new 4nm octa-core chipset to drive a flat FHD+ ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2022 22:11

The iQOO 11 is out there. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO 11 launches simultaneously in China, Malaysia and Indonesia as the global edition of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered flagship smartphone

The iQOO 11 has officially won the race to be the first Android smartphone to make the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor international today (December 8, 2022). Like its Pro sibling, it combines this new top-end SoC with new UFS 4.0 st...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2022 19:24

The iQOO 11 Pro takes off. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO 11 Pro debuts as the world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 + V2, 50MP main camera and 200W-charging smartphones

iQOO has made its latest top-end BMW M Motorsport-branded smartphone official today, aiming for the front of the line with cutting-edge LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 internal storage to go with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - which is augmente...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2022 18:27

Samsung T7 portable SSD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung T7 portable SSD family now up to 44% off on Amazon

Capable of write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s and 1,050 MB/s reads on USB 3.2 Gen 2 supported devices, the Samsung T7 portable SSD is compatible with PCs, laptops, and consoles. Offering password protection and resistance from shocks, ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2022 22:34

The last Meizu flagships. (Source: Meizu)

Rumor | Meizu 20 appears on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor

Meizu is said to make a surprise return to the Android smartphone market in 2023 - and to shoot for the top of it again, too, with a new flagship powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor from Qualcomm. Now, a device that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2022 20:57

The Sky Z7 R2 Server Edition. (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom Sky Z7 R2 Server Edition touted as an IT pro's ideal supercomputer companion in a laptop form-factor

Eurocom asserts that the latest version of its Sky Z7 R2 crams the entire requirements of an entire "mobile server" into an 8.4lb package. This is because it is actually in the form of an Intel Z590-compatible laptop with up to 12...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2022 18:17

Amazon is selling the PS5-suitable Samsung 980 Pro SSD with heatsink for its lowest sale price to date (Image: Samsung)

Deal | PS5-compatible Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD with heatsink drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The superfast NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD with 1TB of capacity originally cost a whopping US$250 when its heatsink version was released last year, but thanks to a generous discount on Amazon, the PS5-compatible Samsung 980 Pro has now dropp...

Enrico Frahn, 05 Dec 2022 23:52

Kingston DataTraveler Max USB-C flash drive (Source: Kingston)

Deal | Kingston DataTraveler Max USB-C flash drive up to 43% off on Amazon

Featuring a ridged case that sports a keyring loop, the Kingston DataTraveler Max is a USB-C flash drive with up to 1,000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write speeds. The 512 GB version gets a 43% discount while its 1 TB sibling is 38% of...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2022 14:51

The latest ExpertBook B9. (Source: Asus)

ExpertBook B9: Asus' thinnest and lightest 14-inch Alder Lake business-class laptop sales begin on Amazon

Asus touts the latest version of the ExpertBook B9 as the world's lightest laptop and, as such, the ideal companion for the professional on the go or on a remote-work assignment. Its Core i7-1255U-powered variant has now been rele...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2022 16:53

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 pricing revealed ahead of Dimensity 1080-powered smartphone's release

Infinix refers to its latest 5G smartphone as a "Power Upgrade" thanks to its new MediaTek SoC and "massive" storage specs. Now, the OEM has finally unveiled a guide price for the upcoming mid-ranger's single SKU. It may vary acro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2022 17:12

Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSD 4 TB model (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSDs now discounted by up to 43% on Amazon

Although SATA SSDs are no longer relevant to many users, there are still enough desktop PCs and laptops that could be kept alive for a few more years thanks to such an upgrade. Available in five capacities from 250 GB to 4 TB, the...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2022 11:21

The Steam Deck gets more international. (Source: Valve)

Steam Deck release to Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea is announced

Valve has announced that its successful hand-held console is to become available in select Asian markets. The company will release the Steam Deck through the same distributor in Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The devic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2022 22:30

A possible next-gen Find N hinge. (Source: Pete Lau via Weibo)

OPPO Find N2: Next-gen foldable smartphone's specs and secret of improved portability allegedly revealed in new leaks

Pete Lau holds leading roles at both OPPO and OnePlus, and has just uploaded a possible hint as to the build quality of the former's second-gen foldable flagship smartphone, the Find N2. If so, it may help explain rumors of a redu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2022 17:09

The Inateck DK2001 8-in-1 docking station for iMac 24 M1 2021 includes an SSD enclosure. (Image source: Inateck)

Inateck DK2001 8-in-1 docking station for iMac 24 M1 2021 arrives with SSD enclosure

A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the Inateck DK2001 8-in-1 docking station for iMac 24 M1 2021 is live. The gadget adds USB-A and USB-C ports to your device, SD and Micro SD card slots and an SSD enclosure. The device mimic...

Polly Allcock, 30 Nov 2022 14:29

Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 desktop external hard drive (Source: Western Digital)

Deal | 16 TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 external hard drive gets 47% price cut on Amazon

With siblings ranging from 4 TB to 20 TB in size, the 16 TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 external hard drive is now available with a massive 47% discount on Amazon US. After this discount, the US$449.99 list price goes down to...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2022 13:45